Sunday, June 1, 2014

The Scissors

There is a book called "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten". Never has a more accurate book title been written.

When Son #1 was in kindergarten, he would come home and expound on the bits of wisdom imparted to him and his classmates.

Before handing out exciting items, everyone knew..."You get what you get and you don't throw a fit."

Before starting a writing assignment, the children understood..."You write with your pencil in the book, not on the table."

When on the playground, the kids realized..."We do not karate kick our friends. It's just not nice."

Just a week ago, Son #1 finished first grade. He and his friends met at their Sabbath School class the next day at church. They were so excited to see each other again. The noisy group of friends marched into the room and shouted to each other about their exciting summer plans. Their Sabbath School teacher finally calmed them down and began their fun Bible activities. The kids delved in eagerly.

Eventually, time slipped away and their class ended. Son #1 hopped out with a huge grin on his face. He talked a mile a minute about all his friends. My husband smiled and responded cheerfully. Then, my husband furrowed his brow and peered at my eldest son's hair. "Hey! What happened here?" He asked.

Son #1 replied nonchalantly. "Oh! I cut my hair with the scissors."

My husband gritted his teeth and brought Son #1 to me. Then, he said. "Tell your mom about your hair."

I winced before asking. "What did you do to your hair?"

"I cut my hair with the scissor!" Son #1 repeated happily.

I paused with a smirk and then asked once more. "What was it that your teacher said in kindergarten about the scissors??"